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Herman, Robert Dixon

Born September 24, 1911, in Northumberland, PA
Died April 5, 1990, in Harrisburg, PA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 2, 1969, to a seat vacated by Frederick V. Follmer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 10, 1969, and received commission on December 11, 1969. Assumed senior status on September 25, 1981. Service terminated on April 5, 1990, due to death.

Education:
Bucknell University, A.B., 1935
Cornell Law School, LL.B., 1938

Professional Career:

Private practice, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1938-1958
Assistant district attorney, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1942-1944
U.S. Naval Reserve law specialist, 1944-1946
State legislator, Pennsylvania, 1948-1950
Solicitor, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, 1950-1957
Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County [Pennsylvania], 1957-1970; juvenile court judge, 1965-1970